Propane/Cylinder Delivery Driver

Job Details

Job Summary

The LP Bobtail Driver (Cylinder Delivery Driver) is responsible for loading, transporting and delivering propane to our residential and commercial customers using a bobtail truck (3,000-5,000 gallon capacity).

Our employees are committed to Service, Efficiency, and Safety.

This position will support our Pico Propane location (formerly Beeline Propane) in West Palm Beach, FL.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Complies with all city, state, and federal regulations
• Loads, secures, transports, and delivers propane to residential and commercial locations
• Provides a high level of service to customers
• Performs pre and post-trip inspections on equipment used for the transportation of hazardous materials
• Maintains and completes accurate records by documenting truck inspections, hours of service, product transported, and miles driven in compliance with all DOT regulations
• Maintains the operational efficiency of vehicles by monitoring truck maintenance needs, conducting minor repairs and conducting daily DOT truck inspections to ensure maximum vehicle safety
• Ensures that delivery vehicle receives service according to maintenance schedule; reports larger service needs and mechanical issues to supervisor
• Applies a thorough understanding of the technical concepts, practices and procedures and a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to testing and transporting bulk petroleum products to pipeline injection points
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Cylinder Driver :

• Delivers cylinders of various sizes and picks up empty cylinders
• Delivered to all customers on a flatbed truck that may be equipped with a lift gate to assist with loading and unloading cylinders
• Performs all daily functions in a safe manner by adhering to all federal and state codes and regulations, in addition to all safety and operations policies and procedures while utilizing all personal protective equipment (PPE)

The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.

Qualifications

Skills / Abilities :

• Ability to use navigation tools such as onboard GPS, smartphone apps, and / or web-based or physical maps
• Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
• Ability to carry out a series of instructions with limited supervision
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record

Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Class A or B CDL license with hazmat / tanker endorsements required
• Propane certification (preferred but not required)
• No more than 1 moving violation in the previous 2 years
• 1+ years tanker experience within the last 5 years preferred

Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Requirements :

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Position requires the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of 10 to 100 lbs.

for approximately 90% of the work shift

• Ability to regularly climb in and out of a commercial motor vehicle, multiple times per work shift
• Good hand eye coordination, arm hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment is required, including at night.
• Frequent sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Must be able to speak and hear
• Position is subject to pre-hire DOT medical certification requirements and drug and / or alcohol testing, as well as a physical abilities test performed by a company provider
• Must pass pre-employment screening
• Position may require working evening hours and weekends as needed
• Work is normally performed outside where exposure to conditions of extreme heat / cold, fumes, airborne particles and gases is common.
7 days ago